Mount Aconcagua

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Mt. Plata Expedition

DIFICULTAD

• 1 Pair of comfortable hiking boots
• 2 Pairs of outer socks (thick wool or polypropylene)
• 1 Pair of inner socks (thin silk or polypropylene) 
• 1 Pair of cotton socks
• Gaiters

Legs

• 1 Thin synthetic pants (polypropylene or nylon)
• 1 Fleece pants (full length side zippers recommended)
• 1 Waterproof and breathable over-pants (such as Gore-Tex, full length side zippers recommended)
• Comfortable trekking pants

Upper Body

• 1 Thermal baselayer shirt (polypropylene or capilene) 
• 1 Fleece pullover (like soft polartec 100 or 200, or similar)
• 1 Fleece jacket or alike 
• 1 Warm jacket for -30ºC / -22ºF (down recommended)
• 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood (such as Gore-Tex)
• Cotton T-Shirt or shirts
• 1 Turtleneck or multifunctional headwear of synthetic material (Buff or similar) 

Head

• Sun cap or hat
• Ski hat (wool or fleece)
• Light balaclava
• Ski goggles
• A good pair of sunglasses (with UV filter and side protection)

Hands

• 1 Pair of inner thermal gloves (polypropylene or capilene) 
• 1 Pair of insulated finger gloves
• 1 Pair of insulated mittens (fleece, down or polar guard)
• 1 Pair of over mittens (such as Gore-Tex, only if your mittens are not made of waterproof material)

Packs

• Comfortable expedition backpack (70 litres / 4,250 cubic inches as minimum)
• One extra large strong duffel bag (to be carried by mules and stored in base camp, 4,000 cubic inches as minimum. Large enough to fit in all your equipment)

Sleeping Gear

• Sleeping bag for -30ºC / -22ºF (down or polar guard)
• Sleeping mat (Thermarest or similar, full length recommended)
• Foam pad (only if you bring a Thermarest, to avoid a burst)

Mountainering Equipment

• 1 Pair of plastic boots. Note: Climbing plastic boots or double boots are the best option for high altitude. In Aconcagua you will find temperatures very cold (-30ºC / -22ºF). Koflach Artic Expedition, Scarpa Vega or Asolo AFS 8000 are good examples of plastic boot. There are excellent alternatives to plastic boot, in which the outer boot is made of modern synthetic materials. Ask us about these new models as La Sportiva Nuptse, the Vasque Ice 9000 or the Salomon Pro Thermic. We must be sure that your boots are equipped for very low temperatures.
• 1 Pair of trekking poles (adjustable preferred)

Others

• Head lamp with extra batteries and bulb
• Block for lips and sun screen (not less than 35 solar protection factor)
• Personal crockery (bowl, cup, fork and spoon)
• Two water bottles (32 fl. oz / 1 liter Nalgene recommended) or hydrating system (CamelBak or similar)
• 1 Stainless steel thermos of one liter or half liter (useful for high camps)
• 4 Hand warmers (for summit day)
• Personal care elements (small towel and soap, baby wipes recommended)

Optional Items

• Book, IPod, games or anything that helps to distract you
• Camera, memory cards and extra batteries
• Pee bottle with wide mouth (32 fl.oz / 1 liter Nalgene recommended. Useful at higher camps)
• Pocket-Knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
• Your favourite energy bars

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